Psychology Department at East Carolina University

Effective research skills include communicating about research clearly and confidently. Research Methods students practiced those skills during the end of semester poster sessions.

Students presented the research projects they developed over the semester—posing questions, collecting data, analyzing results, and communicating their findings to peers and other faculty just like real psychological scientists.

Dr. Katie Kane was recognized as a Super Pirate for use of ECU Connect, ECU's student success platform where faculty can communicate with students to give kudos, provide referrals to support services, and support them getting back on track.

Dr. Kane says, "ECU Connect surveys allow me to support and enhance student success, whether with kudos to let students know they are doing well or identifying a challenging time and that more support may be needed (which then allows for quick connections to these resources). The ECU Connect feedback, coupled with individualized feedback within my courses, lets students know that I truly value their engagement and learning experience."

We appreciate your commitment to student success, Dr. Kane!


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Dr. Patrick Rich was recognized as a Super Pirate for use of ECU Connect, ECU's student success platform where faculty can communicate with students to give kudos, provide referrals to support services, and support them getting back on track.

Dr. Rich says, "I really appreciate how the ECU Connect system gives a single portal for both encouraging students who are excelling and reaching out to students who might need additional support. Even just one or two updates for students (early in the semester and around advising season) seem to help students get back on track and find the help they need through Student Academic Success Services."

We appreciate your efforts to support student success, Dr. Rich!


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We're proud to recognize Dr. Kristen Alston (MA in clinical psychology, ’11; Ph.D. in health psychology, ’15) and Julia Land Batts (BA in psychology, ’14) who were recognized as part of ECU's 2026 40 Under Forty honorees! These young alumni Pirates are using their education to lead in their professions, serve their communities, and make a lasting impact.

Read more about this accomplished group and their stories at: https://news.ecu.edu/2026/04/23/young-alumni-honored-for-achievements

Dr. Alexander Schoemann and Occupational Health Psychology (OHP) PhD student Thomas Vitti presented their research at the Modern Modeling Methods (M3) Conference in New York City this June.

Their presentation, "Effect Size and Relative Importance Metrics with Item Level Missing Data in Regression and SEM," highlighted research on methods for estimating effect sizes in regression and structural equation modeling when data are missing.

We're proud to see our faculty and students contributing methodological research that advances quantitative approaches in psychological science.

Clinical Health Psychology PhD student, Lane Williams, presented research at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference (SPPAC).

The presentation, "Preliminary Recruitment, Retention, and Adherence Data from a Full Factorial Trial of Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors' Coping and Emotional Needs Toolkit (ASCENT)," was conducted under the mentorship of Dr. Karly Ingram in collaboration with students from the Psycho-Oncology Lab. The research highlighted early findings from the ASCENT study, which is designed to support the coping and emotional needs of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.

We're proud to see our students contributing research that supports psychosocial care for individuals affected by cancer.



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Pediatric School Psychology PhD student, Rebecca Roope, presented her research at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference (SPPAC).

Her presentation, "Demographic Predictors of Transition Readiness in College Students with Chronic Medical Conditions," was conducted under the mentorship of Dr. Marissa Baudino in collaboration with students from the AHOY Lab and Dr. Aimee Smith at UNC Charlotte. The research explored factors that may influence transition readiness among college students with chronic medical conditions.

We're proud to see our students sharing research that helps improve care and support for young adults with chronic health conditions.



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Pediatric School Psychology PhD student, Eric Larsen, presented his research at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference (SPPAC).

His presentation, "HRQOL in College Students with Chronic Illnesses is More Associated with Meeting Basic Needs than Income," was conducted under the mentorship of Dr. Marissa Baudino in collaboration with students from the AHOY Lab and Dr. Aimee Smith at UNC Charlotte. The research examined factors associated with health-related quality of life among college students living with chronic illnesses.

We're proud to see our students contributing research that supports the health and well-being of young adults with chronic medical conditions.



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Pediatric School Psychology PhD student, Daniel Strickel, presented his research at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference (SPPAC).

His presentation, "Rurality and Psychosocial Outcomes in Young Adults with Chronic Health Conditions," was conducted under the mentorship of Dr. Marissa Baudino in collaboration with students from the AHOY Lab and Dr. Aimee Smith at UNC Charlotte. The research explored how rurality may be associated with psychosocial outcomes among young adults living with chronic health conditions.

We're proud to see our students sharing collaborative research that advances understanding of pediatric psychology and health outcomes.



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